Ukraine is massively deploying armed robots, known as uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), on the battlefield, marking a significant escalation in its high-tech war against Russia.

• These robots are being used to repel attacks, take prisoners, and engage in combat, with some reportedly clashing autonomously.
• The Ukrainian army has established the world's first UGV battalion, commanded by Major Oleksandr Afanasiev.
• While UGVs can move and detect enemies autonomously, human operators still make the final decision to fire, ensuring compliance with ethical and humanitarian law.